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Connecting route · Tanzania → Egypt

Flights from Zanzibar to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 7h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 42m
ZNZCAIADD

Zanzibar to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 42m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) CAI
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 41m
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ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAI
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 50m
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ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) CAI
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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ZNZ Kigali (KGL) CAI
Leg 1: Auric Air, RwandAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,115 km2,555 miles
Journey time
7h 42mestimate
Time difference
-1hCairo vs Zanzibar
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
ZNZ → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Zanzibar to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,115 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Entebbe (EBB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Cairo?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.

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